Fit to Play Tennis: High Performance Training Tips

by Nina Nittinger, Carl Petersen

This physical and mental training manual arms athletes, coaches, parents, and sports scientists with an easy-to-follow, seven-point plan to enhance performance, limit injuries, and help tennis players avoid overtraining and burnout. Delivering practical tips and techniques that integrate the numerous factors influencing tennis performances into year-round training plans and schedules, the manual outlines key strategies such as structured on-court training, guidance on smart training and playing, and survival tips for staying healthy and keeping athletes playing at the top of their game.

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[JP · Rating 4 out of 5]

This second edition is a compendium of the latest research and advice for fitness, routine, and nutrition. I jotted a lot of notes, including whole sections to revisit occasionally for ideas to incorporate in warm-up and drill.